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RAMER: Sidney D. of Zurich

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On September 11, 2017 @ 4:36 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 17 Comments

RAMER: Sidney D. of Zurich

Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich, Ontario on Monday, September 11, 2017, Sidney D. Ramer, in his 97th year.  Beloved husband of Viola M. (Gingerich) Ramer for 69 years.  Father of five children, Anne Rolleman, Lois (Hank) Bos, Jim (Phyllis) Ramer, Thelma (Rodney) Steinman, and Janice Ramer.  Survived by his sisters Elsie McDowell and Grace Ramer.  Sidney and Viola have thirteen grandchildren, Rob (Angela), Geoff, Lynda, Daryl (Celeste); Adrian (Bonnie), Justin (Halen); Jamie (Lea-Anne), Chad (Jennifer), Jill, Jana-Lynn; Joanna (Mathew), Luke (Erin) and Aimee-Joy.  Remembered by his great-grandchildren Hannah, Grant, Kiley, Zephan, Zion; Henry, Koen; Brody, Payton, Kaybrie Reece, Morgan, Seth, Jaidyn; Rebecca and Jackson.  Survived by in-laws Laurene Zehr, Steve and Mary Ellen Gingerich, Verna Gingerich and Mary Gingerich.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by his father and mother Martin (1929) and Annie (1974) (Dettwiler) Ramer and his parents-in-law Sarah (Erb) (1980) and Aaron (1994) Gingerich, his brothers and their wives Jonas (Norma), Leonard (Ada), Elvin (Mildred) and in-laws Emerson McDowell, Edgar, Calvin, and Mildred Gingerich and Harold Zehr. 

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, Zurich on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.  The funeral service will be held at the Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich-Hensall Road, Zurich on Thursday, September 14th at 11 AM with Pastor Ryan Jantzi officiating. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

Donations to Habitat for Humanity, the Mennonite Disaster Service, or a charity of choice. 


Condolences for the family of “RAMER: Sidney D. of Zurich”

Condolence from Brad & Cathy Gregus on September 11th, 2017 7:41 PM

We fondly remember Sid & Viola from 40 yrs ago when we were young in our Christian walk, and how they encouraged us, and were a good example to us……Then many yrs later, while I was working in eastern Europe, I encountered them, volunteering with MCC, as a large group were converting a former communist university lecture building into a christian dormitory……this, long after they could be excused for no longer having to do more difficult physical labour…..But they were doing it with youthful enthusiasm, and with a passion to serve the Lord…….As we go through life, every once in a while, someone comes alongside us for a time, or for a season; who makes a positive impression on us, and who causes us to re-evaluate our direction and our purpose in life……..For me, Sid was one of these men.

Condolence from Jeff Smale on September 11th, 2017 9:35 PM

Jim & Phyllis. Sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you and your family in these difficult times
Jeff and Ashley Smale

Condolence from Ena de Haan on September 12th, 2017 5:07 PM

Dear Mrs Ramer and family,

So sorry to hear of your husband and dad’s passing over , I especially remember Lois of course, our babysitter as well as entertainer of our children many years ago! Wishing all of you peace & comfort!

Condolence from Laura Overholt on September 12th, 2017 5:11 PM

To the entire Ramer Family my sincere Condolences . Remembering Sid and Viola being neighbours to us for many years.
In my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Fern Balzer on September 12th, 2017 6:58 PM

Remembering the family in thoughts and prayers. I have many good childhood memories as neighbours on the Babylon.

Condolence from June McDowell on September 12th, 2017 7:09 PM

Janice, Jim, Phyllis and family so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

Condolence from Randy and Vicki Geoffrey on September 12th, 2017 8:06 PM

Dear Viola and Family, we send our deepest sympathy to you all.

Condolence from Dennis and Winifred on September 12th, 2017 9:37 PM

Dear Viola and family. We are saddened to hear of Sidney’s passing. It sad for those left behind but we are glad that he is now with our Lord and Saviour. We will keep you in prayer knowing that you will feel our Lord’s support at this time. Dennis and Winifred Hutton

Condolence from Grant Schwartzentruber on September 13th, 2017 12:31 AM

My condolences to the Ramer family. With fond memories from my early days.

Condolence from Nick and Marion Callwood on September 13th, 2017 6:03 AM

Dear Anne, we send our condolences to you and your family at this very sad time . May God give you strength ,comfort and peace.

Condolence from Elena Baker on September 13th, 2017 8:45 AM

OUR CONDOLENCE TO THE RAMER FAMILY. We remember Sid as a happy, content, devout Christian who loves to sing to everyone. We believe he sings with angels and commune with the Lord right now and forever. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Love Jack and Elena

Condolence from Danny, Karen & Kaitlyn Masse on September 13th, 2017 10:21 AM

Our deepest condolences to the Ramer family. It is never easy losing the ones we love. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Condolence from Donna O’Brien on September 13th, 2017 3:32 PM

Just returned home to read of Syd’s passing.He certainly lived a full life and has left all of you with many good memories.My deepest sympathy to dear Viola and all her family. Sincerely Donna

Condolence from Mary Ellen Skinner on September 13th, 2017 11:10 PM

Viola and the Ramer family – we extend our heartfelt condolences. We have many good memories of Sidney – he lived a long and full life. Neil & Mary Ellen Skinner

Condolence from Martha (Gascho) Clinch on September 14th, 2017 9:30 PM

`My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramer family on their loss. I have many memories of this family and their life in our church while growing up in Zurich.
May the God of all comfort be your strength and may many remembrances of your husband, father and grandfather be with you.

Condolence from Al & Sharon Brokenshire on September 15th, 2017 3:24 PM

Jim, Phyliss and all your family our thoughts and prayers are with at this time of your loss.

Condolence from Carole Pyles on December 23rd, 2017 4:41 PM

We were privileged to meet Sidney and Viola on our road trip in 2008. They showed us our Neuschwanger family sites. It was a memorable time. Sidney had a delightful sense of humor and was full of knowledge.
We know his Ontario family and friends miss him greatly and so do we, his distant relatives in Texas, USA, miss him. We were indeed blessed to have met him almost a decade ago. May God be with you all.

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